Skincare system

ABSTRACT

A system and method may allow a person to rotate a skin care product based on the current climate to help skin transition to and react to changes in temperature and humidity the air. For example, each moisturizer may be formulated to support skin needs for a specific climate, such as tropical climate (i.e., humid and hot air), a desert climate (i.e., dry and hot air), a temperate climate (i.e., normal and mild air), and/or a polar climate (i.e., cold and dry air).

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.16/594,213, filed on Oct. 7, 2019, which is a continuation of U.S.patent application Ser. No. 14/609,400, filed Jan. 29, 2015, and claimsthe benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.61/933,154, titled SKINCARE SYSTEM, filed Jan. 29, 2014, the disclosureof which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD

The present invention generally relates to a skincare system and, moreparticularly, to a three step skincare system to help a person's skinadapt to changes in climate and environment.

BACKGROUND

Every three to six months, climate changes everywhere in the world andthe change of temperature and humidity in the air not only cause theweather to change, but also cause changes in a person's skin. Forinstance, when the climate changes, the amount of humidity in the airchanges, and increased or decreased humidity causes more or lessmoisture to be drawn from the air into skin. For example, when thehumidity in the air decreases due to a fall in temperature and thereduced capacity for air to hold moisture, for example, a person's skindries out and stresses.

Eventually, the skin adjusts by initiating multiple chemical reactions.For instance, the skin may try to stay warm or cool and deal with themoisture loss caused by decreased humidity (e.g., dry skin) or excessivehumidity in the air (e.g., sweating). Many negative skin problems canoccur due to this adjustment. For example, the appearance of fine lines,wrinkles, irritations, breakouts, etc., may be caused or accelerated.

Because climate affects a person's skin in significant ways, the skinmay look and feel its best in the summer and in different seasons, theskin may have different needs and may not have the desired appearance.The same is true for different locations. For example, the skinexperiences a dry climate (e.g., in the desert) differently than itexperiences a humid climate (e.g., in the tropics).

The skin's ability to absorb and benefit from skincare products varieswith the changing temperature and humidity, often making products lesseffective when the air around the person changes in temperature andhumidity. Furthermore, many people travel for work and pleasure,frequently exposing their skin to different climates. Because the faceis not protected by cloth, the impact of the changing climate may causethe skin to struggle, and stress the skin, when it adjusts to climatechanges.

SUMMARY

Certain embodiments of the present invention may provide solutions tothe problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fullyidentified, appreciated, or solved by current skin care systems. Someembodiments of the present invention provide a novel system and methodthat allows a person to rotate a skin care product based on the currentclimate to help skin transition and react to changes in the temperatureand moisture of the air. For example, each moisturizer may be formulatedto support skin needs for a specific climate, such as tropical climate(i.e., humid and hot air), a desert climate (i.e., dry and hot air), atemperate climate (i.e., normal and mild air), and polar climate (i.e.,cold and dry air). Furthermore, specific moisturizer types may be usedbased on the season in areas where the temperature and/or humiditychanges during the year.

The method of changing moisturizers as climate changes of someembodiments helps the skin to stay moisturized and hydrated. Because thebody is mostly made of water, the body's ability to stay hydrated andmaintain water is important. As with the body generally, skin tries tostay moisturized. However, due to the direct exposure to air, the skinhas more of a challenge in maintaining hydration levels. With the systemand method discussed herein with respect to some embodiments, thehydration of the skin may be improved.

In one embodiment, a three-step skincare system is provided. The firsttwo steps include moisturizing products containing a proprietary blendof moisturizing and anti-aging properties to help skin maintainhydration and youthful appearance. These products are not necessarilyformulated for a specific climate, but instead focus on delivering theactive ingredients deep into the skin. However, the third step includesmultiple moisturizers, where each product is specially formulated for aspecific climate to help skin protect against dry air or help skin tobenefit more from humidity in the air.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order that the advantages of certain embodiments of the inventionwill be readily understood, a more particular description of theinvention briefly described above will be rendered by reference tospecific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings.While it should be understood that these drawings depict only typicalembodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered tobe limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explainedwith additional specificity and detail through the use of theaccompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a flow diagram illustrating a process for a skin careapplication, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Some embodiments of the present invention pertain to a three-step skincare system.

FIG. 1 is a flow diagram 100 illustrating a process for a skin careapplication, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Theprocess begins at 105 with applying a hydrating liquefier to rejuvenateand balance a person's skin. At 110, a hydrating gel is applied to theperson's skin to repair and renew the skin. At 115, based on theclimate, an appropriate hydrating cream is applied to the skin forprotection. The cream may be rotated according to the climate, e.g., apolar formulation for winter climates, a temperate formulation for falland spring climates, a desert formulation for summer and/or dryclimates, and a tropical formulation for summer and/or humid climates.

Each step may include one or more of the following ingredients, withbenefits listed below:

-   -   A Techno-Blend: an advanced blend of multiple hyaluronic acids        of different molecular weights with purest white truffle extract        rich in amino acids, minerals and valuable sugar ingredients.        The blend is moisturizing and rich in anti-aging properties for        a global, climate sensitive, anti-aging strategy.    -   Palmitoyl tripeptide-38: a powerful anti-wrinkle peptide, which        stimulates the synthesis of six major constituents of the skin        matrix and dermalepidermal junction (collagen I, III, IV,        fibronectin, hyaluronic acid and laminin 5). This ingredient        also evens out skin relief and smoothens wrinkles from the        inside by rebuilding the skin.    -   Ethylene/Acrylic acid copolymer: soft-focus benefit with        immediate optical effect by reflecting the light to minimize the        appearance of fine wrinkles and other skin defaults.    -   Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer: polymeric powder made up of        hollow hemi-spheres with smooth surface, it brings soft and        powdery feel. This has a mattifying effect due to lipid        absorption and the suppression of specular reflexion (immediate        optical effect).    -   Vitamins A, C, E complex (ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherol,        retinyl palmitate): vitamin A promotes the enzyme activity of        the skin and increases its collagen content, and is thus able to        regenerate skin. Vitamins E and C represent an effective        combination to act as antioxidants, free radical scavengers and        peroxide neutralizers, in this way helping to prevent skin        ageing as a result of UV radiation.    -   Glycerin: high moisturizing agent, traps the water molecules        thanks to its hygroscopic properties.    -   D-Panthenol: also named pro-vitamin B5, has moisturizing,        barrier restructuring and soothing properties.    -   Thiotaine (Ergothioneine): skin brightener, and powerful        antioxidant, which traps the free radicals responsible of        premature ageing.    -   Polysaccharide extracted from oat (Avena Sativa Kernel Extract):        immediate tensing effect.    -   Purified oat extract: very high molecular weight, immediate        tightening effect for lifting action.    -   Shea butter: nourishing properties.    -   Fomes Officinalis extract: pore refiner.    -   Seaweed extract (Chlorella vulgaris extract): prevents the        appearance of dark circles by stimulating peri-ocular cutaneous        microcirculation. Acts in synergy with hyaluronic acids complex        and boosts cutaneous tonicity and firmness by stimulating the        synthesis of dermal proteins.    -   Myrtle extract: limits the appearance of signs ageing by        favoring the synthesis of SIRT-1 (longevity proteins) and        inhibiting the glycation of collagen, an irreversible reaction        responsible for tissue regeneration.    -   Diamond sparkles: made of two marine polymers and containing        diamond powder.    -   Natural sucroesters: for a gelified and transparent O/W        emulsion, characterized by a rich feel touch and a slow spread,        ideal for massage. In contact with water, this gel transforms        into a milky emulsion easy to rinse off.    -   Sugar: exfoliating, gives soapless cleanser & peel the honey        color to the product.    -   Silica: transparent exfoliating particles.

It should be appreciated that each step may also include a uniquetechnology blend—Response du Climat®. This blend constructs a harmonicmicroenvironment within the skin that is sensitive to all differentclimates. This unique delivery system places and activates powerful,scientifically proven to work moisturizing and anti-aging ingredientsthroughout the skin layers while protecting the skin against water lossknown as TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss) and shields the skin againstpollution, environmental aggressions, and dry air.

This blend may also be loaded with precious, pure white truffles, richin amino acids, minerals and valuable sugars and multiple hyaluronicacids of different molecule weights for a sophisticated skin hydrationstrategy. The blend may be enhanced with the recommended amounts of keypeptides, anti-oxidants and vitamins to firm and lift skin, reduce finelines and wrinkles, tighten skin, even out skin complexion, and brightenskin for a gentle effective anti-aging strategy.

It should be further appreciated that the blend may support skin cellability to trap water molecules while at the same time preventingadditional water loss stimulated by humid air, dry air, cold air, or hotair, leaving skin looking firm, plump, hydrated, and stress free. Theblend also acts as an accelerated carrier and delivery system to otherkey ingredients such as anti-oxidants, vitamins, and peptides, which arescientifically proven to work for younger, vibrant, and healthierlooking skin. The blend further integrates and synergizes with thechanging air/climate surrounding the skin for a beautiful, luxuriousskin complexion.

It should be noted that skincare products generally do not work wellunless the skincare product changes with the climate. The skin caresystem described herein with respect to some embodiments allows a personto change or rotate Day Cream as the climate change/rotates so skin maybe optimally cared for and look and feel its best. Each Day Cream may beformulated to harmonize and synergize with the liquidized lotion of theHydrating Balancer, step 105, and the Gelified Serum, step 110, tomaximize the moisturizing and anti-aging property distribution withinthe skin. By using the three step skincare system daily, a person canachieve excellent beauty results and prevent irritations and breakoutswhile providing optimal care and protection for skin in all climates andconditions.

The skincare system of some embodiments not only accounts for ongoingclimate challenges for the skin, but also solves the problem by creatinga techno-blend and using a three step process that uniquely rotates theday creams as climate changes either when a person travels, the seasonchanges, or for any other reason.

It will be readily understood that the components of various embodimentsof the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in thefigures herein, may be arranged and designed in a wide variety ofdifferent configurations. Thus, the detailed description of theembodiments of the present invention, as represented in the attachedfigures, is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed,but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the invention.

The features, structures, or characteristics of the invention describedthroughout this specification may be combined in any suitable manner inone or more embodiments. For example, reference throughout thisspecification to “certain embodiments,” “some embodiments,” or similarlanguage means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristicdescribed in connection with the embodiment is included in at least oneembodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases“in certain embodiments,” “in some embodiment,” “in other embodiments,”or similar language throughout this specification do not necessarily allrefer to the same group of embodiments and the described features,structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner inone or more embodiments.

It should be noted that reference throughout this specification tofeatures, advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of thefeatures and advantages that may be realized with the present inventionshould be or are in any single embodiment of the invention. Rather,language referring to the features and advantages is understood to meanthat a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described inconnection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment ofthe present invention. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages,and similar language, throughout this specification may, but do notnecessarily, refer to the same embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics ofthe invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or moreembodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that theinvention can be practiced without one or more of the specific featuresor advantages of a particular embodiment. In other instances, additionalfeatures and advantages may be recognized in certain embodiments thatmay not be present in all embodiments of the invention.

One having ordinary skill in the art will readily understand that theinvention as discussed above may be practiced with steps in a differentorder, and/or with elements in configurations different than those thatare disclosed. Therefore, although the invention has been describedbased upon these preferred embodiments, it would be apparent to those ofskill in the art that certain modifications, variations, and alternativeconstructions would be apparent, while remaining within the spirit andscope of the invention. In order to determine the metes and bounds ofthe invention, therefore, reference should be made to the appendedclaims.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A process for skin care, comprising:selecting and applying a hydrating cream, wherein the selecting of thehydrating cream comprises selecting the hydrating cream according to aclimate-specific formulation, the hydrating cream being configured toprotect the skin, and the selecting of the hydrating cream comprises afungi extract blend comprising of white truffle extract, rich in aminoacids, minerals and valuable sugars and multiple hyaluronic acids ofdifferent molecule weights, and the fungi extract blend furthercomprises peptides, anti-oxidants and vitamins to firm and lift skin,reduce fine lines and wrinkles, tighten skin, even out skin complexion,and brighten skin.
 2. The process of claim 1, further comprising:applying a hydrating liquefier to skin, the hydrating liquefierconfigured to rejuvenate and balance the skin.
 3. The process of claim1, further comprising: applying a hydrating gel to the skin, thehydrating gel configured to repair and renew the skin.
 4. The process ofclaim 1, the selected hydrating cream having a climate-specificformulation selected from the group of formulations comprising a polarformulation configured for winter climates, a temperate formulationconfigured for fall and spring climates, a desert formulation configuredfor summer and dry climates, and a tropical formulation for summer andhumid climates.
 5. The process of claim 4, wherein the selectedhydrating cream is formulated and configured to mix with a hydratingliquefier to synergistically enhance effects of the hydrating cream andthe hydrating liquefier on the skin.
 6. The process of claim 5, whereinthe selected hydrating cream is formulated and configured mix with ahydrating gel to synergistically enhance effects of the hydrating geland the hydrating liquefier on the skin.